How do I know if I have a hematoma or just bruising? (photo)

December 24, 2013
Asked By:AllisonCarr

This was my 3rd BA, I switched out my 600cc saline HP under the muscle, for 750cc silicone HP over the muscle. With my first 2 BA's I had no bruising, but had significant bruising mostly on my right breast. Just on the outer side of the stitches on the right breast there is a small bump, about the size of a nickel, I am not sure if it's a collection of fluid or just because the stitches are tight and a possible ripple. My question is how can I know if I had just bruising or a hematoma?

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